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Ramaphosa to address the nation on food poisoning interventions 

By: Thabi Shomolekae     13th November 2024 Following the tragic deaths of children and several hospitalisations in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Free State, President... 

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SAFA president Danny Jordaan arrested 

By: Reuters     13th November 2024 South African Football Association President Danny Jordaan was arrested on Wednesday over allegations he used the organisation's money for his own... 

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Digital border transformation important to grow economy, create jobs – Leon Schreiber 

By: Thabi Shomolekae     13th November 2024 Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber noted on Wednesday that the digital transformation of the border environment is an important priority for the... 

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Botswana’s election shock: analyst reflects on why voters kicked the ruling party out after 58 years

13th November 2024 The dramatic loss of power by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which had governed Botswana since independence in 1966, will go down in history... 

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Remittances can help fill funding gaps for climate adaptation

13th November 2024 More attention should be given to how remittances can help African countries withstand and adapt to climate change. The 2024 United Nations Climate... 

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Aid workers are increasingly seen as fair game in violent conflicts

12th November 2024 In Gaza and several African countries, protection failures see local aid workers bearing the brunt of this alarming trend. Last year was the... 

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The just energy transition ignores labour outside the formal economy. So is it just?

12th November 2024 The just transition debate centres on how to move away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy systems while safeguarding working conditions,... 

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People in a Changing Climate: From Vulnerability to Action - Insights from World Bank Group Country Climate and Development Reports covering 72 economies

People in a Changing Climate: From Vulnerability to Action - Insights from World Bank Group Country Climate and Development Reports covering 72 economies

13th November 2024 This report is structured into three main parts, covering both new content and confirming key conclusions of the first two summary reports. First,... 

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Debt swaps won’t save us: the urgent need for debt cancellation and grant-based climate finance

13th November 2024 Debt swaps for climate and conservation goals have experienced a resurgence in recent years. As COP29 negotiations kick off, they are presented as... 

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A technology taxonomy for public financial management

13th November 2024 Technology decisions involve making trade-offs, which are best done in the context of the end-to-end service that the technology supports. Until... 

 Unpacking Cyber Resilience

Unpacking Cyber Resilience

12th November 2024 In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, cyber threats are becoming increasingly complex. Recognizing that individuals and organizations cannot... 

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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi

Lesufi must conduct a thorough investigation after Gauteng legislator's "lesser charges" amid corruption allegations, says AfriForum

13th November 2024 The civil rights organisation AfriForum today urged the Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to conduct a thorough investigation into alleged corruption... 

Johannesburg Water confirms that the Constitutional Court precinct has no water supply challenges

13th November 2024 Johannesburg Water has learned of a media statement sent from the Office of the Chief Justice about water operations hampering the Constitutional... 

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DA welcomes the arrest of SAFA president Danny Jordaan amidst fraud charges

13th November 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the arrest of South African Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordaan, who has been charged with... 

ActionSA Applauds Schippers Judgement: A Precedent for Recovering Public Funds from Corruption

ActionSA Applauds Schippers Judgement: A Precedent for Recovering Public Funds from Corruption

13th November 2024 ActionSA welcomes the groundbreaking Supreme Court of Appeal Schippers judgement, which now empowers the government to reclaim funds stolen through... 

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Crypto Tax Compliance: New Frontiers in Enforcement and Reporting for Taxpayers!

13th November 2024 The 2023/24 tax year marked a shift in Sars’s approach, with the revenue collector announcing in early October than it will be including crypto... 

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South African sport can benefit from private equity through due diligence and preparation

13th November 2024 Private equity (PE) transactions in the sporting world have recently caught the public’s attention. Numerous news reports have noted how several... 

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Sars voluntary disclosure programme drives R3.3-billion in tax collections

12th November 2024 The South African Revenue Service (Sars) Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP) is a cornerstone of Sars’ approach to encouraging taxpayer compliance... 

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Costly negligence: Employee ordered to pay damages for contract breach and financial harm

12th November 2024 In a landmark ruling in Mogale and Another v National Health Laboratory Services (JS958/2019) [2024] ZALCJHB 362 (13 September 2024), the Labour... 

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